Onions lend their flavor to almost every regional cuisine in the world. While their taste is extraordinary and unique, onions also contribute to health and wellness, providing many phytonutrients, minerals, and vitamins. Onions have been coined the “rose among the roots” due to medicinal value known since ancient Egypt and commonly prescribed by Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. Eating onions on a regular basis can lower the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, regulate blood sugar levels, lower cancer risk, and reduce asthma and hayfever due to allergies. Nutritionally they are natural “uppers” providing beta-carotene, vitamin A, potassium, B1, B2, Vitamin C and a host of potent antioxidant and anti-cancer phytonutrients. Add fresh onion to nearly any dish to punch it up in taste and nutrition. Better yet, add onion, garlic and a dash of cayenne. Well your at it toss in some anti-viral mushrooms.

Paula Owens is a holistic health practitioner, nutritionist, fitness expert and weight loss coach. She is the author of "THE POWER OF 4," and the creator of “21 Days to a Leaner, Healthier You,” an online weight loss and exercise program. Paula holds a Masters degree in Holistic Nutrition, a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology and numerous professional health and fitness certifications.

Breathing properly is fundamental to good health, and you shouldn’t take your respiratory system for granted, especially if you live in a big city. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month; in addition to prudent supplementation and a diet rich in beta-carotene and other antioxidants, simple lifestyle steps can help promote healthy lungs for a lifetime.

Propolis The Honey Bee is one of the most highly organized insect in nature. Honey is a favorite in tea, on oatmeal or to naturally flavor many other foods. Honey, however, is not the only noteworthy product of these amazing insects. Propolis, also called ‘bee glue,’ is a sticky resin that is found in the bark [...]

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